Sol Under the Horizon

This is my Saturday Night! How’s yours?! #mybestiesbest #welit #stlvibes #myfriendswin @themones_farrah @w.owings @anthonyl.jones @blazintyme (at Mission Taco Joint - Soulard)

Happy Black History Month! @nayyirah.waheed #salt #BHM #truth #powerofwords #thankfulformyancestors #dontsleep #BLM #TravonMartin

Happy 2018!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Yesterday was the Final day of Kwanzaa, Imani, which means Faith. I put faith in my community to improve, grow and, innovate!!!! We are Worthy! We are Great! We are Intelligent! We are Exceptional. We are Ambitious! We are Determined! We are Creative! We are Here! We are One! Faith is the belief in the intangible, something you cannot see or feel. Secular or religious, faith in oneself is pertinent to survival and success. Be amazing my Queens and Kings. Stay Positive & Encouraged ✊🏾 #happykwanzaa #happy2018 #imani #faithisnotreligion Photo Credit: Da Cre8tiveOne (IG)

Today we celebrate Kuumba (Koo-ooom-bah) which means creativity. “Creativity means to perform acts that leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.”–Dr. Maulana Karanga Embrace creativity in the traditional sense as well as apply it to bettering your black community. NYE is the perfect time to relish in your creativity. Have fun and HAPPY KWANZAA!!!!!! #happykwanzaa #kuumba #creativity #stayimproving #spreadbeauty #blackisbeauty

Happy Almost New Years Eve. As you’re reflecting on 2017 ask yourself: Did I live up to my purpose? On Day Five of Kwanzaa we celebrate Nia (nee-ah), which means Purpose in Swahili. Have you found your purpose? If so, how do you plan to fulfill it. If not, what is preventing you from discovering it. Happy Kwanzaa and Happy Saturday. Be safe and Be Encouraged. #happykwanzaa #nia #findyourpurpose #stayimproving #beyourself #yourlifeisyourown

Happy Kwanzaa!!!! Today is the second day in which we celebrate Kujichagulia (koo-jee-cha-goo-lee-ah), which means Self-Determination in Swahili. On this day we choose to define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and stand up/speak for ourselves. I have chosen to use my gifts to create poetry and short stories. My blog will launch at the end of Kwanzaa, with my Kujichahulia in full supply. I have also made open mics/poetry slams/story telling apart of my weekly routine again. By placing strong, positive, goal oriented, passionate, and educated Black Women and Men in my circle, my confidence in Success in Self has grown exponentially. I am a writer. I am a writer. I am a writer. Kujichagulia! #happykwanzaa #kujichagulia #selfdetermination #believeinyourself #successinself

Today we focus on Umoja (oo-moh-jah) which means Unity! Make sure those whom you choose to surround yourself are worth your time, energy, sanity, and breath. Unite with people who you support, inspire, like, and accept. Those people should also do the same for you. #kwanzaa #umoja #spendtimenotmoney #surroundyourselfwithpurposefulpeople

Enjoy the Day! #happymonday #smilebecauseyoucan #stayfocused #optimismworksbetter Shout out to the amazing illustrator @illustration315 I love your work.

Today's book! Let's see what Pamela Moses has in store. Time to start turning pages. #theappetitesofgirls #bargainbooks #readdaily

Just finished reading this book in a 3.5 hour sitting. It was very good and fast-paced, even though the topic is hard to read about (child sexual abuse regarding pre-pubescent girls). I applaud Kimberly Lawson Roby for tackling such a difficult subject and expressing the struggles so well. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual abuse, molestation, or rape, regardless of the age from which it started, I encourage you to read this fictional depiction. I hope it helps you or your loved one understand these actions are not right nor is it his/her fault. Be encouraged to speak up and protect your innocence. #adeepdarksecret #kimberlalawsonroby #consentissexy #speakup

Latest Project: Moonchild #cancerzodiac #canvasart #pinterestinspired #getcreative #creativemindswander

Gorgeous. Every. Single. One. I really wish my artistic abilities were advanced enough to create artwork this inspired. One day, hopefully. #BGM #blackgirlmagic #truequeens #proudlywearyourcrown #blackwomenslay #naturalbeautyonly

Look who got FIVE books for LESS than $20!!!!!!!!! Let the collection grow... 2 of the 5 were $2! Can you guess which? #bargainshopper #booklover #booknerd #bargainbooks #tooexcited (at Barnes & Noble)

Word of the Day -- Treacle #wotd #treacle #relationshipsend #waitingtoexhalemoments

Word of the Day2-- griot Compliments of #widowsguidetosexanddating #wotd #griot #dontknockittilyoutryit